Victory 1918
Mirrorpix • £12.99
The History Press
11 o’clock on the morning of 11 November 1918 heralded the end of a frightful era of bloody fighting and loss that affected every corner of the globe. However, upon the signing of the Armistice, sadness and mourning was briefly set aside to celebrate the close of the final chapter of this ‘war to end all wars’. While on the front lines, some spontaneous fraternisation did happen, the prevailing response was muted by sheer exhaustion; meanwhile, back home families rejoiced at the prospect of their men returning home – of there being a brighter future for their children. Here, using Mirrorpix’s formidable archive of contemporary images, we see fantastic scenes of jubilation, relief and homecoming, as well as commemoration of those lost and hints of what the future might hold.
Lady of the House – Elite 19th Century Women and their Role in the English Country House
Charlotte Furness • £12.99
Pen & Sword
This book tells the true stories of three genteel women who were born, raised, lived and died within the world of England’s country houses. These are incredible women who endured tremendous tragedy and worked alongside their husbands to create a legacy that we are still benefiting from today.
Wilfred Owen’s Shrewsbury
Helen McPhail • £12.95
This is the first book to focus on Wilfred Owen’s family life and schoolboy years in Shrewsbury, published to coincide with the centenary of Owen’s death and the commemorations being held in Shrewsbury from 4 August until 11 November.
Fanny and Victorian Jack Lynne
Lynne D M Noble • £9.99
Fanny, who has Asperger’s syndrome, finds herself transported into the slums of Victorian London and she learns first-hand about the reality of life for the poor.